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In this week’s edition you’re getting:
5 Upcoming Events
3 AI Community Stories
So let’s jump in!
Community Events
When: Wednesday, Apr 1 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST
Where: Capital Factory 701 Brazos St · Austin, TX
What: Join us for deep dive tech talks on AI, GenAI, LLMs and Agents, hands-on experiences on code labs, workshops, and networking with speakers and fellow developers.
When: Wednesday, Apr 8 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Where: Russell’s Bakery & Genuine Joe Coffeehouse @Anderson 2525 W Anderson Ln, Building 3, Suite 270 · Austin, TX
What: Join us for the inaugural Claude and Coffee meetup! We're kicking off Austin's bi-weekly gathering for developers building with Claude AI.
When: Saturday, Mar 28 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Where: 111 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, United States · Austin, TX
What: Expect deeply technical talks, live demos, and open Q&A.
When: Wednesday, Apr 1 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
Where: ACC - RGC 3000 1218 West Avenue · Austin, TX
What: Join us for the monthly AIMUG Mixer & Showcase — an evening of practical demos, short deep-dives, and relaxed community networking.
We focus on agentic software development: multi-agent architectures, middleware patterns, LangChain + LangGraph workflows, DeepAgents, and real-world application building.
Many presenters are power users of Claude Code, and we frequently explore how developers use it in their agent workflows
When: Wednesday, Apr 1 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST
Where: Capital Factory 701 Brazos St · Austin, TX
What: Jaya Phillips has spent over a decade building digital infrastructure and growth systems for entrepreneurs and lean teams — so she knows exactly where the bottlenecks hide and what it costs to leave them there. Now, she's channeling that expertise into something that's quietly changing how smart businesses operate: AI agents.
COMMUNITY STORIES
The Texas U.S. Senate race has become ground zero for AI-generated attack ads, with both Republican incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and challenger Attorney General Ken Paxton deploying deepfake videos against each other. The campaigns have created fabricated scenes-including Paxton in a car with women who aren't his wife and Cornyn dancing with a Democratic congresswoman-to attack opponents in television advertising. Campaign finance experts warn these AI-manipulated visuals are making it increasingly difficult for voters to distinguish authentic content from manufactured fiction.
Why it matters: This landmark case demonstrates how AI technology is being weaponized in high-profile political campaigns, highlighting urgent questions about regulation, voter protection, and the ethical boundaries of artificial intelligence in democracy.
Need to know:
Sen. John Cornyn's campaign aired an AI-generated video showing opponent Ken Paxton in a car with women other than his wife
Ken Paxton's campaign responded with its own deepfake showing Cornyn dancing with U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas
Campaign finance attorneys warn the proliferation of AI-generated content in political advertising creates unprecedented challenges for voter deception and election integrity
Ericsson conducted a groundbreaking live demonstration of 6G wireless technology at its Plano, Texas headquarters, featuring integration with a Realbotix robot to showcase high-speed, low-latency connectivity. The trial successfully demonstrated the potential of next-generation wireless networks to power AI-driven robotics and enable real-time video streaming applications. Despite strong profitability metrics, the telecommunications giant faces declining revenue growth trends.
Why it matters: This demonstration validates the critical infrastructure advancements needed to support AITX's AI-powered robotic solutions, as 6G connectivity will be essential for next-generation autonomous security and monitoring devices.
Need to know:
The live trial took place at Ericsson's U.S. headquarters in Plano, Texas, featuring a robot from Realbotix to demonstrate 6G's capabilities for AI-powered robotics
The demonstration highlighted high-speed and low-latency connectivity that enables real-time video streaming and AI applications across various platforms
While Ericsson shows strong profitability, financial metrics reveal mixed performance with declining revenue growth in recent years and stock trading near historical highs
NextEra Energy has secured prime Texas land for one of its largest natural gas-fired power plants, strategically positioning itself to capitalize on the explosive energy demand driven by AI data centers. The move comes as tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon aggressively expand their AI infrastructure, creating unprecedented electricity requirements. The NYSE-listed utility is executing robust capital expenditure plans to capture growth in the energy transition while serving the booming AI sector.
Why it matters: The surging power demands of AI data centers directly impact AITX's operational infrastructure and the broader AI ecosystem, making energy infrastructure developments critical to understanding the scalability and sustainability of AI deployment.
Need to know:
NextEra Energy acquired Texas land for a massive natural gas-fired power plant specifically to meet surging AI data center electricity demand from hyperscalers
The utility giant is blending regulated stability with renewable leadership and flexible gas capacity to capture the AI infrastructure megatrend
Major tech companies including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are driving unprecedented electricity demand through aggressive AI infrastructure expansion
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